LORETTA & THE BUTCHER

Name: LORETTA & THE BUTCHER
Address: 3195 COMMODORE PLAZA, COCONUT GROVE, FL, 33133, US
Rating: 53.1

3195 COMMODORE PLAZA, COCONUT GROVE, FL 33133

License #2317971

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53.1 Grade F / 100

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LORETTA & THE BUTCHER in COCONUT GROVE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 53.1 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 6 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 14, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 69 total violations — 9 critical, 3 major, 57 minor.

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The latest inspection on May 14, 2026 shows 10 observation rows, all minor, which is usually a better sign than repeat high-priority findings.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at prep table.
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed at prep cooler and waiter station to go boxes not stored inverted. Operator inverted.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone stored on shelf with clean dishes. Operator removed.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed at dish area drying rack metal container with old label still attached.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed Bain Marie stored under prep shelf stored uncovered.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen area.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed stored on hand wash sink. Operator removed.
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed at rear storage area near walk in cooler container of raw beef stored on shelf thawing at room temperature. Operator removed and placed into walk in.
[36-50-4] Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed order display screen and outlets soiled with grease build up.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed under drain table at dish washing area.

Disposition: Emergency order recommended
[10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in container of sugar at dry storage area.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed for walk in cooler shelves.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at prep table cutting board.
[24-27-4] Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed tongs stored on hand sink splash guard.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed none available at cook line hand sink. Operator provided.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed pot of cooked ground beef stored on floor under prep table cooling. Operator removed and stored into counter.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed at clean containers at drying rack in dish area.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen walls with grease and dust build up.
[35A-05-4] Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach walking across open kitchen floor. Observed 3 live roaches coming out of paper towel dispenser above cook line hand sink. Observed 10+ live roaches behind wooden shelves plank attached to wall above prep table. Observed 1 live roach crawl out of trash can. Observed 1 live roaches crawling out of wall outlet box in kitchen. Observed 2 live roaches crawling out of wall covering above entrance of kitchen.
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches under convection oven at cook line.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed at Bain Marie containers of hot holding marinara sauce and mashed potatoes stored on shelf uncovered.
[22-41-4] Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed at Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); operator began to change container.
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at dish washing area and walk in cooler area.
[36-50-4] Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed cook line hood filter soiled with grease build up.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at chest reach in freezer.
[35A-23-4] Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed roaches dropping along wall above prep counter in kitchen around outlet box.

Disposition: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
[10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in container of sugar at dry storage area.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
[53A-01-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no certified food manager available.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed at clean containers at drying rack in dish area.
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed walk in cooler area.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at prep table cutting board.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at chest reach in freezer.
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed stored on top shelf at kitchen prep table.
[22-41-4] Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed at Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); Operator has no more chlorine sanitizer for dish machine. Advised operator to stop use and set up three compartment sink to wash and sanitize all dishes. Operator set up triple sink (Quaternary 300ppm).
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at oven at cook line.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed for vents throughout.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed for utensils at cook line stored in water of 87F.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed for walk in cooler shelves.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at walk in cooler raw chicken and beef stored over containers of fries in walk in cooler.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at chest reach in freezer.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at prep table cutting board.
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed stored on top shelf at kitchen prep table.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
[53A-01-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no certified food manager available.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at oven at cook line.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed at clean containers at drying rack in dish area.
[22-41-4] Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed at Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); Operator has no more chlorine sanitizer for dish machine. Advised operator to stop use and set up three compartment sink to wash and sanitize all dishes. Operator set up triple sink (Quaternary 300ppm).
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed for vents throughout.
[10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in container of sugar at dry storage area.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone stored on cutting board at prep table.
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee enter kitchen, place gloves then begin to plate Cesar salad onto plate without washing hands. Coached employee on proper hand washing procedures.
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator began to clean during inspection.
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed walk in cooler area.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed for walk in cooler shelves.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed for utensils at cook line stored in water of 87F.

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